Health & Wellness
Savvy Senior: What Older Diabetics Should Know about Coronavirus
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I are both in our late 60s and have diabetes. We would like to find out if our diabetes increases our risk of getting the coronavirus.
– Concerned Diabetics
Learn about Stroke — and How to Recognize One
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What is a stroke? Also called a “brain attack,” it’s when blood to an area of the brain is blocked, or when there’s sudden bleeding in the brain.
How to Get Prescriptions You Need during the Pandemic
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With a primary goal of staying healthy on everyone’s mind during the coronavirus pandemic, for many, that includes maintaining a supply of prescription medications in a time when we are encouraged to limit trips to the pharmacy.
How Seniors Can Protect Their Health and Finances during the Pandemic
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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group.
Control Your Blood Pressure with These Healthy Foods
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In the United States, 1 in 3 adults has hypertension — high blood pressure — which increases their risk of heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke.
York County Senior Games Canceled
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The York County Area Agency on Aging has announced that, due to continuing concerns related to COVID-19, the 2020 York County Senior Games will be canceled.
Coronavirus and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, but the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and more than 16 million family members and friends serving as their caregivers.
Hearing Aid Styles: Which is Right for You?
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Did you know that nearly 25% of adults aged 65-74 in the United States have hearing loss? That number climbs to 50% of adults 75 and older.
Savvy Senior: Medicare Expands Telehealth Services to Keep You Home
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Does Medicare cover telehealth services? My 71-year-old wife has chronic Type 2 diabetes but is very concerned about going to the doctor for fear of exposing herself to coronavirus. What can you tell us?
– Avoiding the Doctor